Nolita

Geography & Places abbreviation · City and Neighborhood

Nolita
Stands forNorth of Little Italy
CategoriesGeography & Places

Nolita stands for North of Little Italy, a city and neighborhood abbreviation.

Manhattan neighborhood north of Little Italy, between SoHo and the Bowery, known for boutiques and cafés. Real estate brokers popularized the name in the 1990s as the area gentrified.

Example: Brunch in Nolita means a long wait on Mulberry Street.

Usage notes

The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, the city's first Catholic cathedral, stands in Nolita. The name is sometimes written NoLIta to show its origin.

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